7 Ways to Beat the Bloat Today

7 Ways to Beat the Bloat Today 71% of women and 59% of men suffer from digestive discomfort at some point in their lives*.

It can be caused by: - gas, - water retention - back log of faeces in the gut But how to prevent those uncomfortable and embarrassing situations?

Let’s review how you can incorporate different strategies throughout the day to beat the bloat.

1. Start the day with a daily live culture supplement. Having this before breakfast can help balance gut flora and help with digestion (particularly of lactose) 2. Have oats for breakfast. Including oats in your diet provides you with fibre and an increase in faecal bulk, to aid in regular elimination 3. Keep hydrated during the day. Try to drink 30 minutes before each meal- ensuring good hydration will allow your body to make sufficient Hydrochloric acid to digest your foods, and ensure that stools are soft and easy to pass.

4. Try a digestive enzyme with your meals. If you have difficulty with dairy products, try a lactase enzyme as an intolerant to lactose can cause excess gas and bloating.

5. Calm down any bloating after tea time with Peppermint!

Peppermint, as a tea or supplement has an anti-spasmodic and calming effect. This helps any gas that may be present in your gut to escape, leaving you less bloated.

6. Try a charcoal supplement after your meal. Activated charcoal is able to absorb around a hundred times its own weight in toxins and may help reduce excessive bloating.

7. Exercise after work! Getting your body moving also gets your bowels moving. Exercising helps to move any trapped gas along on its way and tighten up stomach muscles

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